The Canadian economy was operating at close to capacity and had strong policy buffers when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Economic and social restrictions put in place in March 2020 helped to mitigate the first wave of the virus, but they came at a significant cost. There was an unprecedented...

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Canadian economy has regained momentum, supported by the authorities' pro-active growth strategy, but complex adjustments are still at play. Although personal consumption is robust, business investment remains weak, nonenergy exports have...

This paper describes the proposed Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) that will be allocated Can USD 35 billion over an 11-year period. It will add to, and not replace, existing methods of financing public infrastructure at all levels of government, including the Federal Government's Can USD 187...

This paper describes recent economic developments, outlook, risks, and policy challenges of the Canadian economy. After almost two years, the effects of the oil price shock continue to reverberate through the Canadian economy. Growth has decelerated, but inflation expectations remain well...

This report summarizes the anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism measures in place in Canada. The Canadian authorities have a good understanding of most of Canada's money laundering and terrorism financing risks. Some financial intelligence and other relevant information...

This report evaluates the observance of standards and codes on Financial Action Task Force recommendations for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) in Canada. The findings reveal that the Canadian authorities have a good understanding of most of Canada's money...